Beit Al-Seheimi
Al-Moez St, Al-Darb Al Asfar Alley, Al-Gamaleya District, Tel 02 2787 8865
Every Sunday, 7.30pm (Free entry): The Nile Troupe for Folk Instruments, founded by artist Zakariya El-Hagawy, performs dances and songs from Upper Egypt on mizmar, tabla and other traditional musical instruments.
Every Friday, 8pm (Free entry): “Alaragouz wa Khayal Al-Zel” (The Karakouz and The Shadow Puppet), a free public performance by clowns in Al-Muaaz Street, presented by Wamda and directed by its founder and scripter Nabil Bahgat.
Al-Ghouri Dome
111 Al-Azhar St, Al-Ghouriya, Tel 02 2506 0227
Al-Tanoura whirling dervishes perform to live Sufi music (Performances every Sat and Wed, 7pm).
Makan
1 Saad Zaghloul St, Al-Mounira, Cairo, Tel 2792 0878
Every Tuesday, 8pm: Mawawil features vocalists Hend and Sara in a repertoire of traditional music of the Nile Delta, Al Jaafra music played by Arab Tribes from Aswan and Nass Makan band.
Every Wednesday, 8pm: Zar music and songs by Mazaher ensemble featuring Umm Sameh, Umm Hassan and Nour Al-Sabah.
Room Art Space & Café 10 Etihad Al Mohamin, Garden City, Tel 01000 068 159
Fri 8, 8pm: Marwan Aql is an Egyptian artist/songwriter who mixes Alt-Rock with transparency and honest words.
Sat 9, 8pm: Aliaa Nada and the Gang, with a voice that flows effortlessly between Arabic and English classics, Aliaa reimagines beloved songs with her own emotional depth and simplicity. Whether it's a nostalgic Arabic ballad or a timeless English favorite, she brings a fresh, soulful touch to every note.
Tues 12, 8pm: Karaoke night.
Thurs 14, 8pm: Gypsy Rumba performs Spanish gipsy kings and Latin songs.
The Spot mall, infront of AUC Gate 4, New Cairo
Sat 9, 9pm: Stand-up comedy show by Comedy Hub.
Sun 10, 9.30pm: Open mic.
Mon 11, 9pm: Silk N' Smoke in a beautiful cigarettes after sex night. A night where smoke wraps the stage and every note cuts deep.
Tues 12, 9pm: A concert presents a mix of authentic oriental music and contemporary music.
Wed 13 and Thurs 14, 9pm: Karaoke night.
El Sawy Culturewheel
End of 26th of July St, underneath the 15th of May Bridge, Zamalek, Tel 2736 8881/6178/2737 4448
River Hall
Wed 13, 8pm: A concert features singer Ahmed Youssef.
Thurs 14, 8pm: The Silk N' Smoke.
Wisdom Hall
Thurs 7, 6.30 and 8.30pm: El Sawy Culturewheel Puppet Theatre show revives the concerts of Umm Kolthoum performing two of her much-loved songs.
Fri 8, 8pm: Singer Ali El-Helbawy.
Sat 9, 8.30pm: Religious chanting by Abu Shaar Brothers.
Sun 10, 8pm: Singing recital by Adham Assem.
Thurs 14, 8pm: Sufi chanting by Al-Hadra troupe.
Word Hall
Thurs 7, 8pm: Konafa Comedy Night.
Teatro Arkan
Arkan Plaza, El-Sheikh Zayed, Giza, Egypt
Thurs 7, 8pm: For the last time, comedian Ahmed Khairy will perform his one-hour stand-up comedy show, “Made in Egypt”. He promises an unforgettable night full of laughter and surprises.
ALEXANDRIA
Anfoushi Culture Palace
59 Kasr Al Tin, Ras Al Tin, Al Gomrok, Alexandria
Thurs 7, 8pm: Tablet Elsitt band is back with a brand-new show full of art, folklore, and authentic eastern rhythms. Fri 8, 7pm and 10pm: Mina Nader is back with a brand-new edition of his interactive comedy show.
Bibliotheca Alexandrina
Chatby, Alexandria 21526, Tel (03) 4839999
The 22nd International Summer Festival (7-31 August)
Conference Centre Main Hall
Thurs 7, 8.30pm: The opening concert of the festival features super star singer Medhat Saleh, accompanied by his band, conducted by pianist Amr Selim.
Sat 9, 8.30pm: Singer Hamza Namira.
Tues 12 and Wed 13, 8.30pm: Pianist Omar Khairat, accompanied by the BA Orchestra.
Open-Air Theatre
Fri 8, 8.30pm: Andromida band, the Egyptian Pink Floyd tribute project. Sun 10, 8.30pm: Singer Christine Magdy. Thurs 14, 8.30pm: Singer Samar Tarek. Tickets for the festival concerts are sold exclusively through the BA ticket sales outlet, BA’s official online booking link:
https://onlineticketing.bibalex.org/
* A version of this article appears in print in the 7 August, 2025 edition of Al-Ahram Weekly
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